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Michelle Gabel/The Post-Standard 8. TRUE OR FALSE: Fayetteville eye doctor Walter Merriam grew this 946-pound pumpkin so that his patients could better enjoy Halloween. “It’s kind of the same idea as those books with large print,” he explained.

1. Election Day is just three days away, and the Syracuse mayoral election is one of the most closely watched races. How much money had the three candidates raised as of early this week?

a) $345,000.

b) $525,000.

c) $730,000.

d) $1 million.

2. Howie Hawkins, one of the region’s most thoughtful and innovative politicians, is running for office again this year on the Green ticket. What is Hawkins’ record to date in his various runs for office?

a) 1 victory out of eight races.

b) 2 out of 9.

c) 0 out of seven.

d) 0 out of 16.

3. Speaking of politics, the Quiz nominated Jonny Flynn for president nearly two years ago after he led the Syracuse University basketball team to victory in his first college game. What is Flynn up to these days?

a) He is starring in the European basketball circuit.

b) He is playing in the NBA’s developmental league.

c) He just led the Minnesota Timberwolves to victory in his first NBA game.

d) He is planning his long-awaited run for president.

4. The H1N1 virus continues to be a major cause of concern. According to Onondaga County Health Commissioner Cynthia Morrow, how many people in the county have already had the illness?

a) Dozens.

b) Hundreds.

c) Thousands.

d) Millions.

5. What do health experts say children should do if they come down with the virus?

a) Stay home from school until they feel better.

b) Stay home from school until their fever has been gone for 24 hours.

c) Stay home from school for a full week.

d) Get back to school as quickly as possible so their classmates can develop
antibodies.

6. Syracuse University made an announcement this week about MayFest, the celebration that has led to wild student parties off-campus. What was it?

a) The university will no longer give students the day off for the celebration.

b) The university will not only reinstate classes, but will encourage professors
to give exams on that day.

c) The university will serve free alcohol on the quad that day to keep the celebrations out of surrounding neighborhoods.

d) The university will remove financial aid from any underage student caught drinking that day.

7. OnCenter, which runs Onondaga County’s convention and entertainment facilities, is looking for a $575,000 bailout from the county. What else is it doing to balance its budget?

a) Postponing the replacement of seats in the War Memorial.

b) Increasing ticket prices for events at its facilities.

c) Allowing only one-act plays at the Civic Center.

d) Requiring the Syracuse Symphony to cut back the number of notes it plays
this season by 20 percent.